Description

The purpose of this position is to manage, coordinate and direct the operations, staff, and business activities of the City's water and sewer utilities and stormwater administration to ensure efficient and reliable operation while meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring alignment with City policies, priorities, and the strategic plan.

This job formulates short and long-range goals for the organization, develops policy, and prepares formal guidance documents.    

Position works under broad policy guidance and direction of the Assistant City Manager.

 Read more about this position by viewing the Director of Public Utilities job brochure here. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of water and sewer operations; extensive knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the operation of  water and wastewater production, treatment, distribution and collection systems; knowledge of municipal public utilities administration, planning and design; comprehensive knowledge of municipal accounting and finance as related to water and wastewater utility operations; ability to prepare comprehensive financial, administrative and technical studies and reports and communicate complex ideas effectively, to a variety of audiences; ability to maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other local, state and federal career and elected officials, employees, contractors, industries, and the general public.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related discipline.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten years of managing public utilities system administration and operations or related department/program experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.  

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300 400 and 700 levels within twelve months of hire.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer License preferred.